MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in 40mm zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in 40mm zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front TYRES - wearing on inner and outer edges. 185/60x14
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front TYRES - wearing on inner and outer edges. 185/60x14
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
exhaust slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear silencer starting to corrode
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear silencer starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD57 DSX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD57 DSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FD57 DSX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.
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